The period covered by Baltic Empires (1558-1721) was certainly not a high point for women in terms of power and influence. This unhappy fact means that the great majority of the historical characters represented in Baltic Empires as Dramatis Personae (DP) cards are men. This also means that those women who, against all odds, made […]
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Designer Blogs
Twenty-six players participated in RevCon at Prezcon last week. Advanced forecasts of an impending snowstorm that ended up hitting the mid-Atlantic region mid-week coupled with unplanned illnesses down the stretch kept at least four players away. Nevertheless, those who did attend had excellent experience during our 19th– annual RevCon. While GMT’s Battles of the American
RevCon 2025 After Action Report Read Post »
Convention Report, Designer Blogs
FREEDOM! Cries Mel Gibson, playing William Wallace, in the movie Braveheart as he is drawn and quartered near the end of the movie (spoiler). The very end of the movie shows the beginning of the Battle of Bannockburn nine years later (23-24 June 1314) where the new King of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, exhorts the
Men of Iron Historical Look – Battle of Bannockburn 23-24 June 1314 Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Inside the Game as History
Why make a PC version of Mr. President? There are no titles in GMT’s catalog for which the answer is more obvious. Mr. President: The American Presidency 2000-2020 is Gene’s magnum opus, a wide-ranging, deeply researched labor of love. It models the enormous responsibilities the President must assume when he – or she! – takes
GMT and Exia Labs Are Bringing Mr. President to the PC Read Post »
Digital Versions of our Games
Fields of Fire Deluxe Edition is finally here! Or at least, heading out of the warehouse towards your table any day now. This has been a huge project and we’re really happy players around the world are finally getting a chance to see it. For those of you who bought the Update Kit, make sure
Fields of Fire Deluxe Edition News Read Post »
Developer Notes
Introduction by Congress of Vienna (CoV) Assistant Designer & Editor, Fred Schachter: This article is intended to supplement and serve as a narrative for the game’s now available Solitaire System from GMT. The genesis of Congress of Vienna’s solitaire system began with the good efforts of Game Designer Frank Esparrago, ably assisted through the talents
Background for the How to Play Congress of Vienna Solitaire Video Read Post »
Videos
Below you will find another fantastic article from Clio’s Board Games. This is the first in an American Revolution article series from Clio that you will find here on InsideGMT and on Clio’s blog. Enjoy! -Rachel
Rebellion in the Colonies (American Revolution, #1) Read Post »
Designer Blogs
In Napoleon in Egypt, whether in The Conquest scenario or in the Campaign game, the French Player must seize Cairo in order to open up routes to southern and eastern Egypt. Of course, the Mamluks will be there to protect the city from the French troops. Historically, this battle took place on July 21, 1798.
Napoleon in Egypt: The Battle of the Pyramids Read Post »
Designer Blogs
by Ed Ostermeyer (Master Engineer – Grade 2) My young friend, it is good to see you. How can I be of service to you this fine day? You’ve doubts about the usefulness of what you are doing? Yes, I’ve heard of the project Simeon Bourgeois has undertaken. The French Navy is not as close-mouthed
The second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Pete Chadwick posted in BGG that he’s planning to buy “Illusions of Glory, 2nd Edition” but
What’s in a Name? A Challenge Issued to “Illusions of Glory” Read Post »
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